The Life of St. Alphonsus:
He was of middle size, with a rather large head, and of a fresh
complexion. He had a full forehead, pleasing azure blue eyes,
an aquiline nose, a small mouth and smiling lips. His
beard was thick and his hair black; he kept them short,
and often cut them himself. He was short-sighted and
made use of glasses, but never in the pulpit or when
he spoke to women. His voice was clear and sonorous;
however spacious the church might be, and however long
a mission might last, it never failed him, and it continued
thus until his last infirmities. He had an imposing mien;
his manners were grave and gracious at the same time.
His judgment was subtle arid penetrating; his memory
prompt and tenacious; and his mind precise and methodical.
He was of a passionate temper, but through virtue he
became a model of sweetness. His whole life was one
continual application ; but he was never occupied about
indifferent things, nor even about matters which were more
curious than useful.
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